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Transaid (www.transaid.org) is an international development organisation that aims to improve people’s quality of life in the developing world by making transport more available and affordable. It was founded by Save the Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) and works by sharing skills and knowledge with local people to enable them to put in place and manage efficient transport systems. Transaid’s core work includes creating transport management systems for the public sector and assisting with the provision of professional driving qualification development and the training of driver trainers. It also assists with teaching preventive vehicle maintenance management and introducing local, low cost transport solutions including its innovative bicycle ambulance. Transaid also helps promote road safety awareness and shares its specialist knowledge with the humanitarian aid sector. Transaid enjoys strong backing from the transport and logistics industry and the active involvement of its patron, HRH The Princess Royal.

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We are delighted to have some of the most experienced and passionate, transport and logistics professionals joining us as trustees.

Caroline Barber, Transaid’s Acting Chief Executive

It’s a privilege to be involved with an organisation which implements truly life-changing solutions in developing countries.

Sir Peter Hendy CBE, Commissioner of Transport for London

Uganda has one of the highest road crash death rates in Africa, so projects like the PDTP are vital to increase education and awareness surrounding road safety which ultimately saves lives.

Neil Rettie, Project Manager for Road Safety, Transaid

Our company slogan is ‘practical solutions, successful partnerships’ and by working with Transaid we very much hope to put this into practice to help the charity achieve its goals.

Andrew Malcolm, Chief Executive, The Malcolm Group

We are proud to become members and look forward to supporting Transaid in its work, adding our own expertise wherever we can.

Colin Brader, Managing Director, Integrated Transport Planning

In making today’s announcement we’re putting our shoulder to the wheel and declaring our commitment to making a real difference to Transaid’s projects,

Graham Inglis, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Supply Chain Europe.

The challengers are extremely excited and raring to get going on their challenging trip. They’ve been working flat-out to train and meet their fundraising objectives.

Aggie Krasnolucka-Hickman, Transaid Events Manager

This project represents everything which Transaid stands for: increasing the capacity of the transport and logistics sector to operate effectively, efficiently and safely.

Gary Forster, Chief Executive, Transaid

The work at the roadside was a massive eye-opener for me; it reinforced the importance of Transaid’s Professional Driver Training Project and the vital need to raise vehicle maintenance standards to help improve road safety.

Wyn Skyrme, an engineer from the Freight Transport Association

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£243,000 RAISED IN TRANSPORT CHARITY’S 15th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Tue, Jan 14, 2014 11:02 CET

14 January 2014International development charity, Transaid, has raised more than £243,000 through fundraising activities and campaigns in its 15th anniversary year. The impressive total was reached after members of the transport industry took part in a number of special events, including a trek up Mount Snowdon, a cycle ride from London to Amsterdam and another cycle challenge across Uganda. Transaid was also the beneficiary of a number of trade events and employees’ fundraisers in 2013. Funds raised from ticket sales, auctions and raffles held at award evenings such as the Women in

CHARITY’S AFRICAN CYCLE RIDE RAISES £45K

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 15:49 CET

27 November 2013More than a dozen cyclists from the transport industry battled the heat and unforgiving terrain of Uganda to raise £45,000 for Transaid in its 15th anniversary year. The riders cycled 430km across the country to raise vital funds for the charity’s essential work that improves access to basic services for people across Africa through the implementation of alternative transport solutions. The event was the last of three physical challenges organised by Transaid during 2013, which has also seen charitable supporters trek up Mount Snowdon and cycle from London to Amsterdam.

CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN HOPES TO RAISE £15,000 IN CHARITY’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Thu, Nov 07, 2013 11:29 CET

7 November 2013International development charity Transaid is hoping its popular Christmas e-card appeal will raise £15,000 in the charity’s 15th anniversary year. Each Christmas the charity encourages the transport industry to spread festive cheer electronically, whilst donating to a worthwhile cause. In return for their support, companies receive a tailored version of Transaid’s e-card personalised with their logo. Their logo will also appear in Christmas advertisements in Motor Transport and Coach & Bus Week magazines. All money raised from Transaid’s Christmas Appeal will help the

COMIC RELIEF ANNOUNCES £1 MILLION GRANT FOR TRANSAID AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE CELEBRATION

Wed, Oct 30, 2013 18:04 CET

30 October 2013Comic Relief last night announced a £1 million grant to transport industry charity Transaid, at the organisation’s 15th anniversary celebration at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Royal HighnessThe Princess Royal. The five-year grant, which will be used to set up Transaid’s Emergency Transport Scheme in Adamawa State in Nigeria, was welcomed by charity patron The Princess Royal who also paid tribute to the transport and logistics sector for their ongoing support. The Princess Royal said the support the industry has given to Transaid over the last 15 years is invaluable,

ROYAL RECOGNITION FOR TRANSAID’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY AS BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOSTS SHOWCASE

Tue, Sep 10, 2013 13:43 CET

10 September 2013Transport charity Transaid’s annual showcase will this year be held at Buckingham Palace, in a mark of recognition for the organisation’s 15th anniversary. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will attend the special event on October 29th, alongside invited members of the transport industry and event sponsors Bandvulc Group and Barclays. During a number of special presentations, Transaid will highlight to invited guests how the charity has researched and implemented transport solutions in sub-Saharan Africa since 1998, and detail how ongoing projects are saving lives.

JOIN TRANSAID ON 15TH ANNIVERSARY AFRICAN CYCLE RIDE

Wed, Jul 31, 2013 10:50 CET

31 July 2013International development charity, Transaid is inviting cycling enthusiasts and those with a sense of adventure to take part in a charity ride across Uganda to mark its 15th anniversary. The spectacular challenge will see participants cycle 430km over five days, taking in some of the country’s most beautiful locations, including Murchison Falls National Park, home to more than 700 wild chimpanzees and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The event, which sees participants depart the UK on 2 November 2013, will also give riders the opportunity to learn about Transaid’s emergency transport

TRANSAID RALLIES INDUSTRY TO HELP CELEBRATE 15TH YEAR

Wed, Jul 24, 2013 13:07 CET

24 July 2013International development charity, Transaid is calling on its supporters in the transport and logistics industries to help raise as much money as possible during its 15th anniversary year. From African cycle rides to charity auctions, a whole host of activities are taking place throughout 2013 to help the charity raise more money than ever to help fund projects which improve and implement transport solutions in developing countries. And the team is not alone in trying to raise these vital funds as networking and support group Women in Logistics UK (WIL) has chosen Transaid

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